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Satellite city view for Richmond, Virginia, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and the RVA metro with live police, fire, EMS, traffic, camera, medevac or police helicopter, and detailed incident markers.

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Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertEnroute

Breaking Traffic Alert in Richmond

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.

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Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:10 AM
Corridor
Powhite Parkway / James River Bridge
Source Detail
Crash, Personal Injury Rich: @Powhite Pkwy Bridge Nb Arrived
Agency
RPD
PriorityAssault, InvestigateEnroute

ASSAULT, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Investigate near 400 N 12TH ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

400 N 12th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 6:07 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityOther, Unknown Fire (Non Structure)Arrived

Other, Unknown Fire (Non-Structure) in Richmond

Public source reports Other, Unknown Fire (Non-Structure) near RICH: @MAYO ISLAND.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

Rich: @Mayo IslandHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 6:56 AM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm at Commercial PropertyActive

Fire Alarm at Commercial Property in Hanover

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Commercial Property near 301 Business Lane, Ashland, VA 23005.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

301 Business Lane, Ashland, VA 23005Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:03 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Incident On Interstate 64 WestActive

Fire Incident On Interstate 64 West in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Incident On Interstate 64 West near 183 Interstate 64 West, Richmond, VA 23294.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

183 Interstate 64 West, Richmond, VA 23294Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 5:57 AM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm at Residential PropertyActive

Fire Alarm at Residential Property in Hanover

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Residential Property near 6369 Broad Sky Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

6369 Broad Sky Circle, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 4:57 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Hazardous ConditionsActive

Fire Hazardous Conditions in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Hazardous Conditions near 5707 Standing Oak Road, Woodlake, VA 23112.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

5707 Standing Oak Road, Woodlake, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 4:44 AM
Source Type
Fire

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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.

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ActiveTraffic IncidentEnroute

Traffic Incident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near RICH: @EXIT 74C - I95 NB (BROAD ST / 17TH ST). First reported 11 min ago.

Rich: @Exit 74c - I95 Nb (Broad St / 17th St)Medium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 26, 7:10 AM
Corridor
I95
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control Rich: @Exit 74c - I95 Nb (Broad St / 17th St) Enroute
Agency
RFD
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near LAWING DR / WOODS EDGE RD.

Lawing Dr / Woods Edge RdMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 26, 7:08 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraffic IncidentActive

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near JAHNKE RD / S CHIPPENHAM RP JAHNKE WBL. First reported 0 min ago.

Jahnke Rd / S Chippenham Rp Jahnke WblMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:20 AM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Accident
County Status
OnScene
ActiveTraffic IncidentDispatched

Traffic Incident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near JAHNKE RD / SOUTH CHIPPENHAM RP JAHNKE WBL. First reported 6 min ago.

Jahnke Rd / South Chippenham Rp Jahnke WblMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:15 AM
Corridor
Chippenham
Source Detail
Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries JAHNKE RD / SOUTH CHIPPENHAM RP JAHNKE WBL Dispatched
Agency
CCPD
ActiveCrash, Property DamageDispatched

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 00 E DUVAL ST. First reported 20 min ago.

00 E Duval StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:01 AM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 00 E Duval St Dispatched
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveGas Leak in StructureActive

Gas Leak in Structure in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Gas Leak in Structure near 521 Springdale Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

521 Springdale Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:20 AM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveSearch Warrant, InvestigateDispatched

Search Warrant, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Search Warrant, Investigate near 5800 ORCUTT LN.

5800 Orcutt LnHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 6:43 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near LAWING DR / WOODS EDGE RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Lawing Dr / Woods Edge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:20 AM
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveReferral from Ngo or Go, Officer InitiatedDispatched

Referral from Ngo or Go, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Referral from Ngo or Go, Officer Initiated near 2100 IDLEWOOD AVE.

2100 Idlewood AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 7:09 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 2700 W BROAD ST.

2700 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 6:41 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLARCENY, DPR Call Take A ReportDispatched

LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report in Richmond

Public source reports LARCENY, DPR Call - Take A Report near 1100 HERMITAGE RD.

1100 Hermitage RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 6:13 AM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
Active6:33 AMArrived 6:51 Am

6:33 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:33 AM near 300 Block ENGLESIDE DR.

300 Block Engleside DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 6:51 Am
Active7:04 AMArrived 7:12 Am

7:04 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 7:04 AM near PATTERSON AVE / STARLING DR.

Patterson Ave / Starling DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 26, 7:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:12 Am
Active5:30 AMEnroute 6:55 Am

5:30 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:30 AM near 300 Block BEULAH RD.

300 Block Beulah RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 6:55 Am
Active6:57 AMArrived 7:00 Am

6:57 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 6:57 AM near 2800 Block SANDY LN.

2800 Block SANDY LNMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:20 AM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 7:00 Am
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 11000 STIGALL WAY.

11000 Stigall WayMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 6:32 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious SituationDispatched

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION in Chesterfield

Public source reports Suspicious Situation near 10500 SURRY RD.

10500 Surry RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 6:10 AM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 5100 COGBILL RD.

5100 Cogbill RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 7:04 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 9500 CHIPPING DR.

9500 Chipping DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 7:03 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 4400 TURNER RD.

4400 Turner RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 26, 6:35 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 9517 Chipping Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23237.

9517 Chipping Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:05 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 16400 HARROWGATE RD.

16400 Harrowgate RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 7:02 AM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 4430 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23234.

4430 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23234Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 6:37 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 4326 Market Road, Wicker Corner, VA 23111.

4326 Market Road, Wicker Corner, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 6:21 AM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 4312 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23223.

4312 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 26, 6:21 AM
Source Type
Medical
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Breaking Traffic Alert in RichmondPowhite Parkway / James River Bridge, Richmond, VA area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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ASSAULT, INVESTIGATE in RichmondN 12TH ST area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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Traffic Incident in RichmondRich: @Exit 74c - I95 Nb (Broad St / 17th St) area, Richmond | address matched
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Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in ChesterfieldLAWING DR / WOODS EDGE RD area, Chesterfield | address matched
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Traffic Incident in ChesterfieldJAHNKE RD / S CHIPPENHAM RP JAHNKE WBL area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Traffic Incident in ChesterfieldJahnke Rd / South Chippenham Rp Jahnke Wbl area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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What is Signal RVA?
Signal RVA is a live Richmond metro police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident tracker.

Signal RVA is a public Richmond metro live police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident map that turns active calls and public signal into clear public updates. It is built for residents who want fast context without raw private feeds or operator mechanics.

What is the best police scanner to have?
The best scanner is the one that matches your local radio system and can handle digital trunked traffic when needed.

The best police scanner depends on the radio system in your city or county. For many metro areas, shoppers should research scanners that support the local trunked system, P25 digital voice, simulcast performance, and any fire or EMS channels they care about. Encrypted channels cannot be decoded by a consumer scanner, so check a radio database and local agency policy before buying hardware.

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Can the public listen to police scanners?
Often yes, but only where the feed or radio traffic is lawfully available and not encrypted.

The public can often listen to lawfully available, unencrypted public-safety radio traffic or official/public feeds. Access varies by agency, state, feed host, and radio system. Signal RVA uses public summaries and official listen links or embeds only when they are allowed, and it does not publish private playback URLs, captured cookies, or restricted streams.

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Can I listen to a police scanner on my phone?
Yes, if a lawful public feed exists for the agency you want to hear.

You can listen to some police, fire, EMS, rail, and aviation feeds on a phone through official agency pages, public feed directories, or scanner apps. Availability is uneven. Feeds may be delayed, offline, removed, or limited, and encrypted traffic will not be available through an app. Signal RVA is designed to provide Richmond context even when audio is unavailable.

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Is it illegal to listen to police radio in the US?
There is no single yes-or-no answer because scanner rules vary by state and use case.

In the United States, listening to lawfully available unencrypted radio is generally different from misusing a scanner, using it while committing a crime, intercepting restricted communications, or rebroadcasting restricted audio. State laws vary. In Virginia, for example, the law specifically addresses possession or use of a police-radio receiving device while committing certain crimes. This is not legal advice, check current law and local rules before relying on a scanner.

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How do you find out about police activity in your neighborhood?
Use official active-call pages, public alerts, local news, agency social posts, and a live local tracker when available.

To find police activity near your neighborhood, start with official active-call pages, city or county police alerts, fire and EMS public incident pages, local news, traffic cameras, and agency social channels. In Richmond, Signal RVA combines public active-call context, map precision labels, source counts, nearby cameras, and update times so residents can see what is happening without needing raw scanner traffic.

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Raw 911 call audio is usually not a live public search product. Some jurisdictions publish call-for-service summaries, incident logs, active calls, or public records, and some 911 audio may be available later through a lawful records request with redactions. Signal RVA focuses on public summaries and does not publish private tactical notes, personal details, or restricted audio.

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Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

Richmond's crime rate should be read from official annual or weekly crime-stat sources, not from a live incident map alone. The FBI Crime Data Explorer is useful for standardized annual comparisons, while Richmond Police publish local crime-stat and incident information for more current city context. Signal RVA shows live public-safety activity, which is not the same thing as an official crime-rate report.

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